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 General Pattern Information
You may use this pattern to make as many of
the project as you like. You are free to use any
technique including mass production to build
the project. The pattern may be copied and
given to others provided the entire book is kept
intact. You may not sell the pattern or include it
in another commercial package of any type.

Steve Good retains the right to the pattern. If

you have any questions about the use of this
pattern please contact me at
steve@stevedgood.com

When printing this pattern it is important to print Printing Instructions

it full size. When you bring up the print dialog
box look in the “Page Sizing & Handling”
section. Make sure the “Actual Size” is selected
before you hit print.

You also only need to print the page/s you

need. After the print dialog opens look for the
“Pages to Print” section. You can print the
current page or a range of pages. This will help
save ink by not printing the title/instruction
pages.
Sand Timer
CAUTION: Wear Eye Protection or don’t do the project.

I used a Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel to remove

the bottom third of the base. Cut as straight as possible.
You can not follow the threads.
Hold the glass bulb with a towel in case it breaks.

Check to see if the bulb sits flat.

If the bulb does not sit flat the use sandpaper on a flat
surface to make it flat and level.

Repeat the process on a second bulb and make sure

they are both flat and fit together straight.
 Wooden plug

It’s time to test the flow of the sand. The hole you drill
will depend on the sand you buy. I purchased a very fine
sand from Michaels Crafts. You may have to make a few
of the wooden plugs with different diameter holes before
you get the flow you need.

Tape the plug in place and you are ready to test.

Start your stopwatch and the sand timer at the same time.
When the stop watch hits the mark you want then stop
the flow of sand. How ever much sand that made it to
the bottom is the amount needed for that time. Discard the
extra sand that was left in the top bulb.

If the flow was too slow or too fast you need to change
the size of the wooden plug hole and retest.

I added enough sand for a five minute timer.

 Once testing is complete it is time to glue the bulbs
together. Use CA glue and activator to apply the wooden
plug to the first bulb.

Use enough glue to make sure there are no leaks.

Glue the second bulb to the wooden plug.
Capture the glass bulbs between the interior top and
bottom.

Insert 1/2” wooden dowels and mark their length so

you can cut them. Make sure the top and bottom are
level before you mark the dowels.
 Hot Glue on Bulb
CA glue on dowels

Insert the wooden dowels in the top and bottom holders.

You can cut and sand them to the exact length after they
are glued in place. At this point just make sure everything
is straight.

Glue both the top and bottom.

 I used leather to cover the screws of the bulbs. You
can use whatever you have. Just cut it to length and
width and CA glue it around the screws.

Most of the step of this project will require you to adapt

to the materials you use. The size of the bulb. The size
of the sand, and the accuracy of your assemble will
change things. Adjust as you go.
 Wooden plug. This may need to be adjusted
depending on the bulb you use. The center hole
will depend on the sand you buy. See the instructions
for details.

1/8” Thick

Cut Two
1/4” Thick
 1/2” Holes in the corners.
Cut Two
1/4” Thick

1 1/2” Hole

Center hole may need to be adjusted

to fit the bulb you use. If the bulb sticks
through to the other side the hole is too
large.